Water channel for releasing koi fish: Arriving in Shimabara City, you will find a clear water channel filled with koi, an expensive ornamental fish. This dates back to 1792, when Unzen volcano activity caused spring water to flow through what is now the city. The water is so clean that in 1978, the government decided to release koi fish into a 100-meter-long aqueduct. This is a fish that can only live in pure water, proving the cleanliness of the water in this area. Image: Kyushu & Tokyo. Hand wash basin on toilet: Many toilets in Japan have hand basins mounted on the toilet’s water tank. Users can wash their hands with clean water, then this water will flow down the toilet tank, used to flush the toilet. This is a simple way to save water. Image: Japaninfo. 6,000 beautifully decorated manhole covers: The Japanese have turned manhole covers into works of art for visitors to check-in. Thousands of different designs for you to explore. Each area, each community has special caps depicting the local culture, which cannot be found anywhere else. Image: Juiceonline. Electronic map of the toilet: Some toilets in Japan have an electronic map, which tells the user which chamber is occupied, and which one is latrine or squat. This saves users from having to check which rooms are available, especially when the door is closed. Image: Buzzfeed. Long-lasting cream: Japanese scientists have found the ingredient that keeps ice cream from melting too quickly – strawberry polyphenols. The name of this ice cream is Kanazawa Ice, sold in some places in Japan. They can hold their shape for hours at a time. Image: Wabisabinavi. “Bath feet”: A popular form of hot spring in Japan is ashiyu – foot baths, which are usually free or very cheap. They are arranged along the road, at stops… in areas with many hot springs. This form not only brings a relaxing experience, but also saves time and money. Image: Amayori. Fruit is more expensive than gold: Expensive fruits are considered branded goods in Japan, showing the class of buyers. They cost from hundreds to tens of thousands of dollars a fruit such as Yubari melon, square melon, Ruby Roman grape, mango… Growing and caring for these fruits is a difficult and labor-intensive process. farmer. They also have a distinctly delicious taste, so their hefty price tag is understandable. Image: SCMP.

The model above is called mom jeans, once associated with the convenience and comfort sought by middle-aged women, now very popular with Gen Z (those born between 1996 and 2010). Washington Post . “The pants fit anyone who wears them. They are very comfortable and cover the belly. You can combine it with a crop top and still look decent,” said Aymee Batra, a senior living in upstate New York. Wide leg mom jeans are favored by Gen Z because of their comfort and ease of coordination. Photo: Pinterest. Every time is different In 2006, journalist Jill Hudson Neal wrote on Washington Post : “Mom jeans are not flattering at all. Although designed to highlight a woman’s full figure, the truth is that it only makes the buttocks, thighs, hips bigger. The opposition of Millennials (born from 1981 to 1995) to mom jeans is reflected in the opposite design: tight jeans that fit to “pull” the legs and show off their pretty shoes. But now only women who have passed their heyday wear such pants. “I felt stupid when I wore skinny jeans before,” said Batra, 21. Although it is normal for women’s clothing to change fashion, the rise of mom jeans has caused many Millennials to react strongly. At retail chain Etsy, the “Side part and skinny jeans FOREVER” shirt is on sale. Many articles on the site Buzzfeed affirming the permanence of Millennials’ fashion style and refuting Gen Z’s dressing style. Why such a backlash? Is this just about a pair of pants? Skinny jeans are popular with Millennials. Photo: Lovin.ie. Fashion psychologist Dawnn Karen says the intergenerational rivalry stems from different needs for control and stability. The popularity of ’90s jeans and tie-down shirts, crop tops, and puffy sleeves is a way to master and create Gen Z’s own. While skinny jeans won’t really be taken away, fashion houses may pay less and less attention to the needs of Millennials. Gen Z will be the main customer reach group. They are using that power to make skinny jeans obsolete, while mom jeans are increasingly trendy. The executives of youth fashion label Forever 21 were surprised when sales of mom jeans suddenly skyrocketed at the beginning of the year. CEO Daniel Kulle says other ’90s favorites, including flared and embroidered jeans, are also making a comeback. Generational or individual issues? Fashion is trend, but style is personal. So, not everyone in Generation Z likes wide-leg jeans. Emma Delattre (19 years old, Connecticut, USA) shared: “I will never wear mom jeans. They make me look like a rectangular block.” Generational conflict is not a good lens for observing the changing fashion trends. Associate professor of psychology David Costanza at George Washington University (USA) said the difference between Millennials and Generation Z is not real. “What we see is simply how things change over time, but many researchers attribute those differences to a generational character,” he said. Millennials are looking to wide-leg jeans, even if it’s simply a personal choice. Emily Teague (29 years old) is ready to give loose jeans a chance. The result wasn’t so positive: the pants accentuated areas she didn’t want to accentuate. “I don’t feel confident at all. The pants make me feel like an old lady trying to be stylish,” she said sadly. “I remember when skinny jeans first became popular, I thought they were ridiculous,” says Bethany Harbison (31 years old, California, USA). Now she’s transitioning to mom jeans, though still hesitant. “They’re not cute, but they’re very comfortable,” she said. Haribson in comfortable loose-fitting mom jeans. Photo: Washington Post. What if Millennials actually took Gen Z’s advice and started wearing mom jeans? Will there be peace among the younger generations? According to Batra, having Millenials follow this trend will make it less cool. “Mom jeans are really going to be the pants for moms,” she says.

Recently, however, a coalition of 44 US attorneys general signed a letter to Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg, listing reasons and citing research suggesting Facebook should not continue with the plan. develop the Instagram app for kids. One of the reasons listed in the letter is: Facebook has had many controversies in the past related to protecting children’s privacy; other research also shows that social media can harm children both physically and mentally; children do not have a complete understanding of privacy and can easily become targets of anonymous criminals; especially the large percentage of young Instagram users surveyed have experienced cyberbullying on this app. It seems that with the development of Instagram for Kids, Facebook not only failed to meet the need, but even created another need, as the platform mainly appeals to children with or without Instagram accounts. In short, an Instagram platform for young children will be harmful for a multitude of reasons. The attorney general urged Facebook to drop its plans to launch this new platform. In a statement released by Attorney General Maura Healey, the head of the coalition, she cited Zuckerberg’s rejection of the idea that social media is harmful to children. The statement points out that there is much evidence and research that contradicts Zuckerberg’s denial. Currently, children under the age of 13 are not allowed to own an Instagram account unless the description of the profile clearly states that the account is being managed by a parent or guardian. Back in March, Instagram released a blog post showing their efforts to protect minors under the age of 18 on the platform. The AG Alliance believes that this is not enough, especially for those under 13 years old. According to Gsmarena

When the reporter talked about the weight pressure at entertainment companies, Kathy said: “We have to measure the weight in front of a lot of male and female trainees and teachers. It’s really embarrassing.” She added that in order to lose weight to the lowest possible level, the trainees only wore tank tops and shorts. Kathy (blond) has to go through a severe weight loss process to have a slim body. Photo: Produce 101. On the first measurement, Kathy was said to be “overweight”. This means she has to go through a very severe weight loss process. At that time, Kathy only cared about the number on the scale but forgot her health. At times, she didn’t even eat anything but a small amount of chocolate. Kathy also often visits weight loss centers. Here, the trainee gets an injection. It was introduced to reduce appetite and boost metabolism. In addition, Kathy has also used carboxytherapy. This is a small procedure that involves pumping carbon dioxide gas into the body to break down and filter fat, making it easier to lose weight. “There’s one more method, but I don’t remember the name. They use electricity and needles and electrocute you,” she recalls. Meals of Produce 101 contestants. Photo: Mnet. Despite losing weight, Kathy said her health affected a lot. She felt tired and often dizzy. After that, in order to maintain her weight, Kathy continued to adhere to a strict diet. She eats yogurt for breakfast. Lunch includes cucumbers and tomatoes, sometimes with extra boiled eggs. During dinner, the former trainee ate a boiled egg with sweet potatoes.